Fun Bolonoodle Facts For Kids

Bolonoodle is a cross hybrid dog that was first developed around 2005. Crossbreeding between a Poodle and a Bolognese results in what we call a Bolonoodle or Bolopoo.

This dog is one of the cutest beings you will ever come across.

Standing at a height of just 12 in (30 cm), this dog is very family-oriented and a very friendly dog, who would be loved by each person in your family. It comes under the category of companion dogs and with its intelligence and playful nature, it truly justifies this tag.

Both parents, Bolognese and Poodle have quite some history themselves. The Bolognese dog is a true companion dog and over the years it has completely transformed into a pet dog.

Being a small dog, it is perfect for people living in apartments. Its history can be traced back to the 13th century where it was regarded as a prized possession and was given as gifts to the royal families.

When the revolution started, royal families started to die out and these dogs were either killed by their families or abandoned.

During this time, the breed was on the verge of getting extinct. It was then in the 1980s that an Italian breeder tried to get the breed back.

On the other hand, known to have been developed in Germany, the Poodle breed is divided into four varieties based on their size, the standard Poodle, medium Poodle, miniature Poodle, and toy Poodle.

This breed is popularly known for its high intelligence and athleticism, the reason why they were usually employed in circuses in France. It was in these times that Poodles were bred down in size and the miniature Poodle was developed.

The toy Poodle was created in the 20th century again by breeding down the miniature Poodle in size, and on the other hand, the miniature Poodle is not a universally recognized breed.

Inheriting good traits of both the parents, a Bolonoodle is one of the most appropriate dogs to be kept as a pet. They have an adorable single-layer muzzle that requires medium grooming and health checkups.  If you loved reading about this dog, check out Labrador retriever facts and toy poodle facts.

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Bolonoodle Interesting Facts

What type of animal is a Bolonoodle?

A Bolonoodle is a hybrid dog that is the result of crossbreeding between purebred Bolognese and Poodle. It's a type of small mixed breed dog given that both the parents are also small in size.

What class of animal does a Bolonoodle belong to?

Just like any other species of dog, a Bolonoodle is also a mammal, belonging to class Mammalia. Though it's a hybrid dog, it can very well produce its own offspring (puppies) by mating with another Bolonoodle, or any other dog breed for that matter.

How many Bolonoodles are there in the world?

It would be really hard to count each and every Bolonoodle cross that is there in the world. These dogs are interbred for being companions to humans, given their size and their nature.

Bolonoodles were only discovered, or rather given a name, in 2005 which is quite recent, and were categorized as designer dogs, as with any other hybrid species of dog. This mixed breed is quite popular among humans.

These dogs are easy to train, healthy, require low maintenance, are intelligent, loyal, hypoallergenic, and very affectionate. All these reasons add more value to this breed of dogs, hence, they are preferred quite often by families over other breeds.

Where does a Bolonoodle live?

As these dogs are companion dogs, they live in the house of people who buy or adopt these dogs. They are very friendly and family-oriented, hence, have no problem living with humans be it adults or children. They are affectionate with people who give them love, food and take care of their health.

What is a Bolonoodle's habitat?

Bolonoodles are often called designer dogs and were solely bred for this very reason, being a designer dog or a companion. As these were interbred to be companions to humans, these dogs live in the houses of the familes they belong to.

Who do Bolonoodles live with?

The Bolonoodle breed of dogs is a pet breed, that is they are highly domesticated by humans due to their high intelligence, friendly nature, and low maintenance. To answer the question that who do these dogs live with, they live with the family that owns them.

Given their affectionate and family-oriented temperament, these dogs love being with humans and all the attention that they gain from their family members.

How long does a Bolonoodle live?

Bolonoodles have a lifespan of about 12 to 15 years. Though Bolonoodles are comparatively healthier than either of the parent breeds there are a few health issues that these dogs might be prone to, like, obesity, diabetes, hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, progressive retinal atrophy, skin allergies, and mitral valve disease.

Obesity is of major concern when it comes to these dogs, but it can be easily avoided by taking care of their diet and a little bit of exercise.

How do they reproduce?

Like any other mammal or a dog breed, Bolonoodles too reproduce by mating with another Bolonoodle or any other dog breed. People might have a question that being a mix do they face difficulty in reproducing, the answer is no, they are absolutely capable of reproducing normally like other dog breeds.

They produce about five to six puppies at a time on average. Bolonoodle are themselves so cute, the Bolonoodle puppy might just be the cutest.

What is their conservation status?

As of now, Bolonoodle's conservation status is of Least Concern according to the IUCN.

Bolonoodle Fun Facts

What do Bolonoodles look like?

*Please note: This is an image of a Poodle, one of the parent breeds of Bolonoodle. If you have an image of the Bolonoodle, please let us know at hello@kidadl.com.

Bolonoodles are small dogs, a mix between the Bolognese and the Poodle. Given their crossbreeding, Bolonoodles have characteristics of both the parents.

They have a square profile with a round-shaped skull. Their muzzle can be long and straight as a Poodle or be short and square like a bolognese. These dogs have a single-layer coat that is soft and fluffy and can be either wavy or curly.

They generally inherit their Bolognese parent's all-white fur but sometimes they inherit the Poodle's traits and can come in a variety of colors. their eyes are round or oval-shaped and always dark.

How cute are they?

Bolonoodle is a cross between two of the cutest dog breeds, hence, it's obvious that it's really cute. It is small in size and highly intelligent.

Though it doesn't require all of your attention, it can be mischievous at times, playing tricks to get things done. The Bolonoodle is easy to train, doesn't drain much of your energy, and can be very friendly towards children.

How do they communicate?

They communicate like any other dog, by barking. these dogs are not very loud and are very obedient to their owners. They can be trained to no-bark at certain situations or places. These dogs aren't very aggressive and that's why their barking isn't much of a problem.

How big is a Bolonoodle?

Just like both the parent breeds, Poodle and Bolognese, Bolonoodles also come under the category of small dogs. They grow up to a size of 12 in (30 cm).

How fast can a Bolonoodle run?

Bolonoodles are playful dogs and tend to follow you around the house keen on doing things that you are doing. Being energetic and mischievous, they run quite fast.

How much does a Bolonoodle weigh?

Bolonoodles can weigh from 6 lb (2.7 kg) to a maximum of 12 lb (5.4 kg). Though these dogs don't have many issues related to their health, they are prone to obesity. They aren't much of an active dog, therefore, if their diet and exercise are not being monitored properly they can fall prey to many health-related issues.

What are the male and female names of the species?

A male is called a dog and a female is called a bitch.

What would you call a baby Bolonoodle?

Just like every other baby dog, a baby Bolonoodle is called a Bolonoodle puppy. Bolonoodle puppies are surely one of the cutest beings you'll ever meet. Being as mischievous and cute as it is, this puppy will steal away all the attention.

What do they eat?

A Bolonoodle's diet mainly includes dog food. You should keep mixing the dry and the wet food together to give them variety or else it might get boring for the dog.

Are they slobbery?

These dogs don't drool that much. Both Bolognese and Poodles are the types of dogs that drool very little and a Bolonoodle has the same trait.

Would they make a good pet?

The Bolonoodle was developed for this very reason, to be a good pet and a companion dog to humans. Bolonoodles love being around humans and are very obedient when it comes to their owners.

It's a very friendly dog that loves to interact with people, be it family members, strangers, children, or anyone.

It doesn't require much of your energy as it's not very active but will definitely require mental stimulation quite often to be engaged in some kind of activity.

They are very intelligent and grasp things very quickly, hence, are very easy to train. The only thing that you should keep in mind is that it is highly prone to obesity or hip dysplasia, but it can be easily handled by monitoring its diet and exercise.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a companion dog, which is very adorable and cute, and is playful, you should definitely go for a Bolonoodle. They generally have a good lifespan, are healthy, loyal, hypoallergenic, and will love you unconditionally.

Don't forget to give them a good grooming and training session starting from when they are a puppy, as well as take them to vets for quarterly health checkups.

Did you know...

The Bolonoodle is a great swimmer and loves the water as much as it loves its humans. Bolonoodle's parent, the Poodle, wasn't initially developed to be a designer or a companion dog.

It was created to be a water retriever just like the Labrador retriever. It was supposed to retrieve waterfowl after the hunters had shot them down in a water body. Over the years the Poodle became a very good swimmer and this trait is passed down into its offspring, including the Bolonoodle.

A Bolonoodle can cost about $800-$1000.

What is the difference between a Bichon Frise and a Bolognese?

Both Bolognese and Bichon Frise belong to the same family group of breeds, bichon. Though these two dogs are quite similar, they do have some differences in their appearance, temperament, behavior, trainability, and suitability as a pet. Bolognese dog was previously known as a bichon Bolognese because it belongs to bologna and is a part of the bichon family.

Talking about the difference between the two dogs, Bolognese is said to have a more serious and docile temperament, whereas, Bichon Frise has a more calm and cheerful temperament.

Are Bolonoodles good dogs?

The Bolonoodle dog is a calm but mischievous dog. It doesn't need much physical exercise but it does want you to be stimulating it mentally, from time to time so that they don't do some mischief.

It's quite an easy task to train a Bolonoodle as it's very attentive, intelligent, and very obedient to its owner.

Just like a beagle or a Labrador retriever, the Bolonoodle loves being in the company of humans and it follows you around doing what you are doing. Like a human baby, it forever wants to be near you.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly animal facts for everyone to discover! Learn more about some other mammals from our Brumback's monkey facts and chow chow facts pages.

You can even occupy yourself at home by coloring in one of our free printable Bolonoodle coloring pages.